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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, Clostridium botulinum and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the US.
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Morrisons becomes first UK retailer to increase freezer temperatures
As part of efforts to cut carbon emissions, Morrisons has signed the Move to -15°C Coalition’s letter of intent and taken the first steps of progress.
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Euros bolster supermarket sales while inflation dips
Latest data has revealed that the UEFA European Championship played a role in boosting grocery sales, with consumers purchasing an increased amount of beer, crisps and snacks.
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Lidl and WWF launch five year partnership
Discount retailer Lidl has announced it is collaborating with WWF on a strategic partnership that will be active in 31 countries focussing on sustainability. Find out more here…
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Levels of snack and sweet consumption impacted by income, new study finds
The study found that lower income areas are unjustly exposed to greater targeted marketing for snacks and sweets, as well as higher prices for healthy food and fewer healthy food options in stores.
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Tesco shares plans to improve chicken welfare standards
Supermarket giant Tesco has revealed plans to allow all of its fresh chicken to be grown with 20 percent more space than the industry standard by the first half of 2025.
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Aldi cuts down on plastic waste for its bananas
Discount retailer Aldi will be removing the plastic waste form its bananas in a new packaging trial. Find out more here...
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Recall Roundup: Insect contamination and allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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UK consumers visiting supermarkets less
Although take home grocery sales have risen, data from Kantar has revealed growth in supermarket footfall in the UK has stalled.
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Sainsbury’s cuts 70 percent of plastic in fish and chicken packaging
A UK retailer has shared that it is reducing plastic waste by almost 700 tonnes via introducing pulp trays for its salmon and trout packaging.
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PAT for Cultivated Meat: Cost, Consistency, Yield
With a growing population, new protein sources are needed. Cultivated meat offers a sustainable solution, but high production costs are a hurdle. This paper explores how process optimization can improve consistency, yield, and affordability of cultivated meat.
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In-Depth Focus: Alternative Proteins
The Alternative Proteins In-Depth Focus in New Food Issue 1 2024 features articles from THIS™, Globe Buddy and TurtleTree, sharing their insight into the different areas of alternative protein and discuss how they are innovating to offer consumers a range of alternatives that are more sustainable yet deliver the same…
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BoozyBalls Announced as Ecotrophelia UK Winner 2024
A team of students from the University of Surrey, with their product BoozyBalls has won the grand prize at Ecotrophelia UK. Their winning product, Boozyballs impressed the judges with its unique and innovative approach to making alcoholic boba.
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Aldi signs £750 million deal with apple grower
Investing in a Kent-based apple grower, discount retailer Aldi has announced that it has signed a £750 million deal with British company AC Goatham & Son.
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Eco-friendly grocery swaps could cut emissions by more than a quarter, new study finds
A new study of the environmental impacts of a country’s food purchasing behaviour has highlighted the positive environmental impact of consumers making simple grocery swaps with like-for-like products.
